Top 10 Restaurants in Dubai: Ultimate Dining Guide
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Dubai is a luxurious city in the world and as such, the dining experience is not an exception. The city has Michelin-starred fine dining as well as street food and is a culinary experience on its own. However, what is special about Dubai is the unique waterfront meals culture with the newly launched Dock and Dine program that enables the owners and guests of the rental yachts to dock at the marinas and have the access to the world class restaurants without having to go on land.
Visiting Dubai by land or taking a trip with the yacht, these Top 10 Restaurants in Dubai guarantee you a great dining experience.
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1. Il Ristorante -Niko Romito- Bulgari Marina.
★★ Michelin Stars/ Italian Fine Dining.
Ristorante – Niko Romito is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant listed in The Michelin Guide Dubai since 2022 that serves refined contemporary Italian food in a meticulously prepared way. Visitors coming to Bulgari Marina on a luxury yacht are able to enter this luxurious restaurant directly.
Site: Bulgari Marina, Jumeira Bay Island.
Specialty: Contemporary Italian food with a seafood emphasis.
Yacht Access: First docking at Bulgari Marina.
2. Ossiano – Atlantis The Palm
★ Michelin Star | Underwater Dining Experience.
Led by Chef Grégoire Berger, Ossiano is a unique dining experience offering a tasting menu (Michelin star) next to the giant aquarium at Atlantis. An excellent option of docking yacht guests at Atlantis Marina.
Place: Atlantis The palm, Jumeirah Palm.
Specialty: Modern European Tasting menus of seafood.
Yacht Accessibility: Atlantis Marina direct docking.
3. Pierchic – Accessible by Boat
The over-water dining Italian Award-Winning.
Located at the very end of a jetty that extends into the Arabian Gulf, Pierchic is a perfect restaurant with stunning Burj Al Arab scenery. It is located on a pier of its own, the water is lapping right beneath you, and the Burj al Arab is in sight.
Location: Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Al Qasr.
Specialty: Italian Food and high quality seafood.
Yacht Access: The hotel needs to transfer the client by a personal boat.
Distinctive Factor: Dining over water with the views of Burj Al Arab.
4. L’Amo Bistro del Mare – Dubai Harbour Yacht Club
Italian Seafood Harbour Views.
L’Amo Bistro del Mare is situated at the Dubai Harbour Yacht Club, which gives the restaurant a feeling of a southern Italian location and an overview of the harbour and skyline. The menu specializes in fresh seafood and L’Amo Bistro Del Mare translates to love of the sea.
Location: Dubai Harbour Yacht Club.
Specialty: Fresh Italian seafood.
Yacht Access: Direct docking at Dubai harbour Marinas.
Highlight: 360 degree of Dubai Marina and Ain Dubai.
5. Bulgari Yacht Club Restaurant – Bulgari Marina
Italian Seafood | Mediterranean Mood.
Lying at the tip of the Marina, the first Bulgari Marina and Yacht Club in the world has a view of a 46-boat harbour and replicates the Mediterranean feel in the core of the Gulf. The restaurant features seafood and is inspired by the fish trattoria in the Italian coast of Adriatic.
Location: Bulgari Marina
Specialty: Italian seafood open grill cooking.
Yacht Docking: Direct 46 boat harbour.
6. Hōseki – Bulgari Marina
★ Michelin star Japanese Omakase.
Housing a Japanese word that translates to gemstone, Hosseki is a bare bones jewel-box restaurant, where the clientele have a unique gastronomic experience of Chef Masahiro Sugiyama with only seventeen seats. This small omakase is the best in Japanese cuisine.
Location: Bulgari Marina
Specialty: Traditional Japanese omakase.
Yacht Access: Yacht access at Bulgari Marina.
Seating: There are 17 seats only.
7. Asia Asia – Dubai Marina
Asian Fusion | Marina Views
This ancient Asian restaurant in the Dubai Marina is a place where one can enjoy perfect views of the entire Dubai Marina having a prime terrace location where they serve delicious dim sum baskets and crispy sweet potato with truffle labneh.
Location: Pier 7, Dubai Marina
Specialty: Asian fusion food.
The docking of Yachts: Dubai Marina Yacht Club.
Uniqueness: View of the yachts, waterfront terrace.
8. NOÉPE – Creek Marina Area
International Brunch | Creek Views
This ancient Asian restaurant in the Dubai Marina is a place where one can enjoy perfect views of the entire Dubai Marina having a prime terrace location where they serve delicious dim sum baskets and crispy sweet potato with truffle labneh.
Location: Pier 7, Dubai Marina
Specialty: Asian fusion food.
The docking of Yachts: Dubai Marina Yacht Club.
Uniqueness: View of the yachts, waterfront terrace.
9. Atelier M – Dubai Marina
Contemporary International | Rooftop Dining
Atelier M offers a charming ambiance perfect for an intimate evening of outdoor dining, where guests can savor gourmet cuisine while overlooking the marina and watching the sunset over the water—a truly refined experience often enjoyed before or after a luxury yacht outing.
Location: Dubai Marina
Specialty: Contemporary international cuisine
Yacht Parking: Dubai Marina Yacht Club
Highlight: Rooftop terrace with views in all directions
10. Bussola – Dubai Marina
Classic Italian | Affordable Luxury
Bussola, located in the busy Dubai Marina, is famous for its classic Italian dishes and beautiful waterfront views. It is noted for its pizzas and casual ambiance as guests enjoy the lovely views of the marina’s sparkling waters at very inexpensive pricing for waterfront dining.
Location: Dubai Marina
Specialty: Traditional Italian pizza and pastas
Yacht access: Dubai Marina Yacht club
Price: Inexpensive waterfront dining option
Planning Your Yacht Dining Experience
Best Time to Visit
This initiative is especially well-timed as we approach Dubai’s peak yachting season from October to April, when favorable weather and calm waters will draw in more international visitors.
How to Make a Reservation
Yacht owners will be able to book dockage in a participating marina in as little as five minutes to one hour; there is no excuse to have to wait to get tied up at the dock.
Included Benefits
- Complimentary moorage at all participating marinas
- Dedicated assistance to aid in a stress-free docking
- Direct contact with restaurants to make table reservations
- Standardized protocols at all locations
Dubai’s Culinary Scene
The newly announced fourth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai includes 119 restaurants to further support the city’s culinary credentials. With more than 4,000 berths, Dubai is equipped to accommodate vessels of any size.
Conclusion
Dubai’s Dock & Dine program is a groundbreaking way to engage with luxury dining by incorporating Dubai’s remarkable marina facilities with its amazing dining offerings. Whether you want Michelin starred sophistication at Il Ristorante Niko Romito, a romantic over-water meal at Pierchic, or the freshest seafood at L’Amo Bistro del Mare, each of their yacht in-accessible restaurants offers a memorable dining experience where a stunning waterfront location meets culinary excellence.
From the Mediterranean flavor of Bulgari Marina, to the upbeat feel of Dubai Marina, each destination has its own distinctive features for yacht accessibility and top class dining. With the ability to moor for free, ease of reservation, and docking at each of the restaurants, Dubai has created the best in luxury yacht dining in 2025.
In addition to these dining experiences, be sure to check out the best places to visit in Dubai, which includes places such as Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, Desert Safari, and the Dubai Fountain for a full luxury experience.
Reserve your yacht dining experience today and see why Dubai is at the forefront of innovative maritime hospitality across the globe.
